Better Health for All

IG Group Holdings PLC's core business of online trading and investment services has no direct positive or negative health impact, nor does it generate revenue from products with direct health outcomes. The company does not offer health-related products or services, engage in health R&D, or collect health data, making several health-related KPIs not applicable. However, the company demonstrates a commitment to employee well-being through comprehensive mental health programs, including a global 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counseling services for mental health, financial concerns, and work-related stress.

It also has a Menopause Policy providing workload adjustments, flexible scheduling, and access to health resources for affected employees.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

IG Group committed 1% of its fiscal year 2023 post-tax profits, totaling £4 million, to charitable causes under its Brighter Future Framework

. The company also runs significant financial literacy initiatives . Through a partnership with Nasscom Foundation, it certified over 350 marginalized students in digital literacy and employability skills in the first year , with over 100 securing placements , and aims to skill over 2,000 students in the second year . A three-year partnership with Learning with Parents, starting January 2023, includes a £750,000 donation to support 6,000 families across England and pilot a financial literacy offer for schools . Additionally, IG Group committed £2 million to Teach For All's UK network partner Teach First and another £2 million to Teach For All globally for educational projects . As a provider of online trading services, IG Group does not offer consumer credit products, hence KPIs related to APRs, debt burden, or loan books are not applicable.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

IG Group Holdings PLC reported a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 25:1 in 2024, which has decreased from 31:1 in 2023.

The company also reported a small median pay gap of 1% for women's annualised full-time equivalent salary compared to men's. Employee engagement increased to 87% in FY23 from 86% in 2022. The voluntary employee turnover rate has consistently decreased for three consecutive years, reaching 14% in FY2025, down from 24% in FY2022. The company is a Living Wage employer in the UK and provided one-off cost of living booster payments to support colleagues. Employee benefits can include dental cover, income protection, life assurance, and private medical cover.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

IG Group Holdings PLC operates in the financial services sector, primarily offering digital trading platforms and financial products

. Due to this fintech focus, the company does not engage in traditional fair trade and ethical sourcing, nor does it have a direct supply chain for physical goods or raw materials . Consequently, KPIs related to physical supply chains, such as fair trade certification, traceability, materials risk, audit frequency for physical goods, and exposure to upstream labor practices (forced/child labor), are not applicable to its business model . No remediation processes are required in this context. While the company requires Critical or Important Vendors to confirm compliance with modern slavery and child labor laws , a percentage of suppliers covered by ethical clauses is not provided . No data is available on supplier diversity spend .

Honest & Fair Business

IG Group has a zero-tolerance policy on bribery and corruption, aligned with the UK Bribery Act 2010, and employs mature control frameworks to identify suspicious transactions.

However, specific details regarding the frequency or effectiveness metrics of anti-corruption training are not publicly available.

Kind to Animals

IG Group Holdings PLC operates in the financial services sector, providing online trading and investment services.

Its business model does not involve activities that directly impact animal welfare, such as animal testing, the use of animal-derived products or ingredients, animal agriculture, or operations requiring humane certifications. Therefore, the company's impact on animal welfare is considered neutral, and all related KPIs are not applicable.

No War, No Weapons

IG Group Holdings PLC shows no current involvement in military contracts or arms manufacturing, with no evidence indicating participation in warfare-related activities.

The company's core business is financial trading, not defense, and there is no exposure to controversial or banned weapons. However, the company does not advocate peace-building initiatives, and there is no publicly available information suggesting active engagement in such activities, indicating 0% revenue invested in peacebuilding or disarmament.

Planet-Friendly Business

IG Group has achieved carbon neutrality for its Scope 1, 2, and upstream Scope 3 emissions since July 2020, using offsets verified by Gold Standard or UN Clean Development Mechanism.

The company aims for Net Zero by 2030 and committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in May 2022, with targets currently being set. Approximately 67% of its total workforce operates using energy from renewable sources. IG Group's disclosures are fully consistent with TCFD recommendations, and it analyzes climate-related risks across smooth transition (<2°C), disruptive transition (<2°C), and no acceleration (>3°C) scenarios. The company has concluded that climate-related stranded asset risks are not material. As a pure services provider, its total carbon footprint for FY23 was 25,186.20 tCO2e.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

IG Group Holdings plc channels 1% of its post-tax profits to community activities and outreach initiatives.

The company engages in general charitable giving through its Brighter Future Fund and has supported the Coppice Performing Arts School in Wolverhampton through a partnership with Teach First.

Safe & Smart Tech

IG Group Holdings PLC has achieved ISO 27001 certification for its IT and data-security systems

and holds Cyber Essentials certification, demonstrating adherence to international standards and robust data security protocols. The company maintains a 24/7 Security Operations Centre and an Incident Management function. However, in April 2024, an IT glitch led to funds being mistakenly withdrawn from over 50 client accounts, and in March 2021, system outages occurred during high trade volume. Specific details on AI ethics governance are not publicly disclosed.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The company has implemented five waste reduction initiatives, including a 'Green Planet' collection designed to reduce landfill waste, efficient warehouse systems, a Closed-Loop Crate System for pallet reuse, a partnership with Tork PaperCircle for paper towel recycling, and Selden’s Reusable Container System for refillable packaging.

Circular design principles are considered in some product lines, such as the 'Green Planet' collection which features products designed with a 'full circle lifecycle' to be recycled or repurposed. The company also promotes circularity through a Closed-Loop Crate System for pallet reuse. In 2024, the company recycled 18.3 tons of plastic, repurposed 17.4 tons of wood, recycled 72 tons of cardboard, and recycled 7.2 tons of general waste. Palm oil has been completely removed from their products.